Subcontracts Procurement Specialist

Job summary

Lead complex procurement activities, develop and issue proposals, negotiate and finalize subcontracts, and manage supplier relationships, milestones, payment plans, and costs. Analyze data and market trends, identify savings and new capabilities, and report status, issues, and risk mitigation strategies to leadership, suppliers, and customers.

Job details

Description KEY JOB ELEMENTS: Assume project leadership for a significant/complex procurement activities; Interface regularly with Suppliers and team members from other departments; Develop and issue Requests for Proposal; Conduct fact-finding and negotiation of proposal(s) and complete the definitization of Subcontracts inclusive of Terms and Conditions, Statements of Work, Payment Plans, and schedules for development and deliveries; Manage Subcontract(s) with special emphasis on attainment of scheduled milestone activities and overall management of the payment plans including cost control; Establish productive, collaborative relationships with Suppliers; Identify opportunities for and negotiate cost savings; Gather and analyze complex data required for forecasting and reporting; Present status, issues and risk mitigation strategies to Leadership, Suppliers and Customers (as required). Track commodity trends, understand the market and industry, and research/explore new technology and/or capabilities REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: University degree or college diploma in business or supply chain related discipline Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience Proficient in MS Office applications Excellent problem solving and decision making skills Creative and innovative thinker Strong oral and written communication skills Strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence others Ability to travel (15% Cdn) and (15% US/Int’l) and possess / be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous Supply Chain Management experience Technical aptitude Financial aptitude Physical Conditions and Hazards: The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location. Physical Environment: Office Hazards: NA Physical Demands Description: This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices. Equipment Utilized: This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use: Computer Phone Mobile device Medical Surveillance May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task Personal Protective Equipment: Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

What you’ll do

Lead complex procurement activities, develop and issue proposals, negotiate and finalize subcontracts, and manage supplier relationships, milestones, payment plans, and costs. Analyze data and market trends, identify savings and new capabilities, and report status, issues, and risk mitigation strategies to leadership, suppliers, and customers.

Requirements

Requires a university degree or college diploma in business or a supply-chain-related discipline, 3–5 years of relevant experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, and strong problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Candidates must be able to travel within Canada and internationally and hold or obtain a valid passport; supply chain, technical, and financial aptitude are preferred.

Listed skills

• Cost Control · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement
• Subcontract Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Request for Proposal Development
• Negotiation
• Contract Definitization
• Terms and Conditions
• Statement of Work Development
• Payment Plan Management
• Cost Control
• Cost Savings
• Data Analysis
• Forecasting and Reporting
• Risk Mitigation
• Market and Commodity Analysis
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting

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